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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that researches topics related to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern changes in online learning technology are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to be participants in courses via the Internet. These MOOC classes are typically free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of subjects that learning technology institutions are having to consider more than ever because learning technology is improving so rapidly. How can educators ensure that the training provided by these MOOC courses is passable? How can students make sure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach online courses? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Reddit to conduct these MOOC classes? What assessment strategies and innovative teaching practices are optimal? How can educators deal with the issues of poor motivation and high student dropout rates?

As digital learning becomes more commonplace there is a increasing necessity to gain a better understanding of how these MOOCs are being conducted. Researchers and many other stakeholders would like to understand the outcomes of these intriguing new open education undertakings. Trainers want to comprehend how massive open online courses can be improved. To satisfy this expanding need for facts the dramatic new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational resource issues. This scholarly new book also deals with the controversies associated with massively open online courses and open educational resources (OERs). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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